Blinds & Shutters Michael Cooper Hard Bound Book Signed by Clapton, Richards, Wyman, 224/5000, Genesis 1990 in Original Box

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Blinds & Shutters Autographed Limited Edition Hardcover Book in Original Clamshell Box

 

For sale is a deluxe limited edition of Blinds & Shutters by Michael Cooper, a definitive tribute to the 1960s rock-and-roll era. This impressive volume is one of only 5,000 numbered and signed copies, with this being number 224. The book is in excellent condition, with minimal handling wear, and the autographs are pristine, showing no signs of smudging, bleeding, or fading.

Features:

  • Title: Blinds & Shutters
  • Author: Michael Cooper
  • Publisher: Genesis Publications / Hedley, Guildford, 1990
  • Edition: Limited UK First Edition, No. 224 of 5000
  • Size: 10.5” x 15” x 3”
  • Pages: 368
  • Binding: Black leather and yellow cloth covers, with the author’s signature in yellow on the spine
  • Extras: Illustrated endpapers, pink leaf ends, housed in the publisher’s Silkscreened Box
  • Signatures: Signed by Peter Blake, Eric Clapton, Adam Cooper, Terry Doran, Allen Jones, Stash Klossowski, Sandy Lieberson, Anita Pallenberg, Keith Richards, Colin Self, Derek Taylor, and Bill Wyman

Condition:

This book is in excellent condition, with minimal handling wear. The clamshell box is also in excellent shape. The signatures of the contributors, including legends such as Eric Clapton and Keith Richards, are clear and sharp, with no smudging, bleeding, or fading.

Historical Significance:

Michael Cooper (1941-1973) was a pivotal photographer in the 1960s music scene and a close associate of both The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. He is best known for his work on the iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover. Blinds & Shutters is one of the most prolific photographic collections ever assembled, capturing the essence of a defining era in music history.


This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of rock-and-roll history, with autographs from some of the most influential figures of the 1960s. A true gem for collectors of music memorabilia.


Buy It Now or Make an Offer—Don’t miss this rare collector's item!



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Blinds & Shutters Book

Guildford:Genesis Publications / Hedley 1990

224 of 5000

One of the most important books to document the rock-and-roll era. A tribute to the photographer Michael Cooper (1941-1973), best known for his photographs of the world of rock music in the 1960s and early 1970s and a close friend of The Beatles and The Stones. Introduced by Terry Southern, with Forewords by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and conceived by Bill Wyman, who has signed every copy (the only contributor to do so). The edition was limited to 5,000 copies (this being number 224) each signed by a different selection of contributors. This copy is signed by: Peter Blake, Eric Clapton, Adam Cooper, Terry Doran, Allen Jones, Stash Klossowski, Sandy Liberson, Anita Pallenberg, Keith Richards, Colin Self, Derek Taylor & Bill Wyman. Excellent condition; little to no notable handling wear on the book. The box has a two small areas of wear, please see photos. Autographs present very well with no smudging, bleeding or fading.


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